Logseq
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Original author(s) | Tienson Qin |
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Developer(s) | Logseq Inc |
Initial release | October 1, 2020 |
Repository | github |
Written in | Clojure, TypeScript |
Platform | Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS, BSD |
Type | |
License | AGPL-3.0 |
Website | logseq |
Logseq is a free and open-source, personal knowledge base and note-taking application which can store data locally. It supports both Markdown and org-mode syntax.[1][2][3]
History
[edit]Tienson Qin started Logseq as a platform to store interconnected information on infinite graphs which would run on any device.[1]
Logseq Inc was formed with An Vu, Huang Peng, Tienson Qin, and ZhiYuan Chen as founders, which raised over $4.1M for the growth.[3]
Features
[edit]Logseq can make semantic connections between notes, tasks, to-do lists, flashcards or PDF markups.[1][4]
Logseq can help track and manage sources for research using Zotero integration.[5]Look and feel of the app can be customized using themes. Live query builder helps to create queries using point and click.[6]
Logseq is available for Windows, Linux, macOS, BSD, Android and iOS.[7][8]
Graph view
[edit]Graph view shows visually how the how notes or different information is interconnected.[9]
Whiteboard
[edit]Whiteboard helps to create and edit diagrams on logseq.[10][11]
Flashcards
[edit]Flashcards help to learn or memorize information by reviewing cards. [12]
Plugins
[edit]Plugins helps to add features which are not on the base app including integrations to other tools and platforms.[1]
See also
[edit]- Comparison of note-taking software – Comparison of computer software designed for taking notes
- Comparison of wiki software – Software to run a collaborative wiki compared
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Miller, Ron (2022-05-05). "Logseq is helping rethink knowledge management". TechCrunch. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ "Obsidian and Logseq: Evaluating Top Personal Note-Taking Tools". MSN. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ a b Sawers, Paul (2022-05-05). "Meet Logseq, an open-source knowledge management system that 'stores data like a brain'". VentureBeat. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ "Logseq for Task Management". DEV Community. 2023-04-16. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ "plugins [Zotero Documentation]". www.zotero.org. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ Tools on Tech (2023-03-28). Logseq Query Builder Quick Look. Retrieved 2025-02-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Anderson, Dominic (2023-11-21). "The Best Obsidian Alternatives". Alphr. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ "FreshPorts -- textproc/logseq: Open-source platform for knowledge management and collaboration". www.freshports.org. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ Shah, Parth (2025-02-11). "I found these 5 incredible open source Obsidian alternatives so that you don't have to". XDA. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ Brown, Joe (2023-11-06). "The 7 Best Note-Taking Apps for Students". MUO. Retrieved 2025-02-22.
- ^ Tool Finder (2023-02-12). NEW: Logseq Whiteboards | Get Started!. Retrieved 2025-02-22 – via YouTube.
- ^ Loic, Lando (2024-10-25). "This Free Knowledge Base Tool Organizes My Thoughts Better Than Notion and Obsidian". MUO. Retrieved 2025-02-22.